The Press., 1887-04-07
Correspondence.

BRIAFIELD, MAss.-On the evening o Saturday, 2d inst. there was 8 pleasan gathering at the residence of MT. SanforC Booth, the occasion being the twenty tiftf anniversary of his marriage to Miss Filler A. Moore and also the twenty fifth ami versary of the marriage of Mr, and Mrs s. B. Tifft of Westford, Mrs. Tittt being g sister of Mir. Booth. Invitations we've ex tended only to the near relatives, and { few intimate friends, and though the weather was very unfavorable between thirty and forty persons were present. letter was received from Rev. Fl. M. Vail who performed the ceremony twenty five years ago, expressing his regrets that GIT cumstances absolutely prevented his atten: dance. The guests brought with then many valuable presents, all selected with an eye to utility rather thanshow. Among them was a nice chRir presented to Mr and Mrs. Booth by their children. The time was occupied by music, botb yoea and instrumental, games and cheerful con versation, until the company were called to partake of the bountiful repast proyid ed by MT. and Booth. After justice had been done at the tables Mr. Melven Booth presented the gifts with few appropriate remarks. Miss Malora A. Booth then read NAN 4OASOwAhS AAAO0O OO44AHNIDOA AO4 bAAO ON- casion by Mir. Melven Booth, and as the small hours drew near the guests turned their faces bomeward. ...--..>. 7. There's music in the sjr tonight;
 There's joy and mirth in every heart; Old age and youth attract oug sight, s-e
 And brides and grooms good cheer iMpaFt. The years are twenty-five this day
 Since they, for whom we now are met Were pledged to give themselves away,
 And all these years without regret. f- They once were young, were >chool-mates then,
 But now their hairs are tinged with gray; And yet they're hale and meet again
 To greet their silver wedding day. For every thing there is a time,
 A time to woo, the wise man said. They took advice and chose their prime,
 And after which they toiled for bread. Two hopeful youths and maidens fair
 A bargain made to wed for life, sna That when twas spring, with balmy air,
 They'd run their risk as man and wife. The nuptial day at length drew near;
 Two happy pairs with joy replete Before the pastor did appear, z
 The double knot to make complete Hands joined they stood like graceful trees
 The pastor spoke and thsp he said tYou VOW to love if God ahall please
 Nor you refuse, two twain we'd" Twas then they made pleasant leap,
 The deed was done, their bliss complete, They Ventured out it's joys to reap
 And mingliDg cares of life to meet. How swiftly by the years have fled,
 To twenty-five have multiplied st4 Since they were on the altar wed And pledged themselves as groom end bride,
 
 They meet tonight to take review,
 Like climbing up rugged hill, Ind backward gaze and hopes renew,
 And upward look for blessings still. Ne meet to night in pleasant rooms,
 A cheerful band from far and near, re wish the joy of brides and grooms,
 And eat and drink the wedding cheer. When twenty five more years have passed,
 And when we youths have all matured, lave made the choice that hold so fast,
 May we from blight be all secured. Ihouid you be spared as man and wife,
 And we the same with life be blessed To see your golden turn of life,
 We'll meet again as wedding guests. md when your golden wedding past,
 May you be blessed in growing old, Fill sweetly fading oQt at lest,
 You've realized the drean we've told.